God these guys are weird. And pretty good too. Keebler Elves FTW.
"Oh I Can"
"(Don't You Believe the Words of) Handsome Men"
"Glory" sounds an awful lot like "California Burritos," but I'll allow it. Solid neo-folk from a seasoned veteran. Gruff-arse voice.
"For Goodness Sake"
"Ole Diesel"
It feels like a regression from the older material, but that's still good enough to make the list. Plus, in the words of NPR, they are "a world-beating colossus" live.
"I and Love and You"
"Laundry Room"
Not even electrified guitar can stop the AJJ train.
"Self Esteem"
"We Didn't Come Here to Rock"
The whole is greater than the sum of its parts. But if you have the time, this is an treat.
"Isn't It a Lovely Night"
"The Rake's Song"
Glen Hansard's just GOT IT. The debut was better, but this is pretty darn good.
"In These Arms"
"Low Rising"
Now this is someone with real vocal range. And probably the strongest collection of songs she's put together. My friends Joe and Fardeen love this. And I have to admit that I have a soft spot for it too.
"This Tornado Loves You"
"Middle Cyclone"
If The Body, The Blood, The Machine was the midst of a war, Now We Can See is the fatalities making small talk. And do they ever talk.
"Now We Can See"
"At the Bottom of the Sea"
He's declaring a mutiny on this ship, ya hear?
"Old Devils"
"Hell Or High Water"
John Darnielle has to do me great injury to not make a year end list (or two) of mine. No great injury done here. An awfully reserved, and yet awfully powerful record.
"Psalms 40:2"
"Isaiah 45:23"
Ben Nichols and company do it again. Better than everyone else? I'll bite.
"Mom"
"Hey Darlin' Do You Gamble"
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